Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point streak ends at 141 games
The longest 20-point scoring streak in NBA history has come to an end.
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LeBron notches biggest rally of his career as 76ers storm back from 29-point deficit
Several members of the Sixers' star-studded lineup played a hand in stunning the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
LeBron laughs off Trump's national anthem criticism: 'Slow news day at the office'
This is not the first time Donald Trump has criticized LeBron James.
Bucks' Gary Trent Jr. doesn't play in season opener despite $64 million contract
The NBA is investigating the four-year, $64 million contract Trent signed with the Bucks after one of his worst seasons.
NBA referee union admits LaMelo Ball's moonwalk stepback 3 was actually a travel
The account, run by the league's referee union, shared the clip and wrote "For everyone asking, “how is this legal?” It’s not!”
Knicks coaches didn’t get rings on banner night; MSG staff received phishing email: Sources
“We are not disclosing anything about the rings,” an MSG Sports spokesperson said in a statement Thursday evening.
The Bounce: Thoughts on LaMelo's Timberwolves debut, Giannis in Miami and more
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Yaxel Lendeborg called out Luka Dončiċ, and the Warriors loved every bit of it
Yes, the Warriors got cooked in their season opener. But Yaxel Lendeborg, their top rookie, showed a fire beyond his years.
Steph Curry's return the only bright light for Warriors in opening night blowout
Curry scored 23 points in 21 minutes but was left to ponder both the Warriors loss and the reality of their uncertain future.
Walker Kessler delivers perfect Lakers debut: 'Contrary to my name, I run a lot'
Kessler was a strong complement to Luka Dončić, making all 12 of his field goal attempts while scoring 26 points in the Lakers win.
This Week in Sports Trivia: Oct. 22, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving says Cooper Flagg hype is real: 'No gas, all facts'
Flagg and Irving made their regular-season debut as a duo in Wednesday night's season-opening loss to the Rockets.
Damian Lillard is back where he belongs. Portland has balance again
Trail Blazers fans can all agree on one thing: Lillard is back where he belongs.
Anthony Davis gives the Wizards a reason to believe: 'I had so much fun tonight'
The 10-time All-Star and NBA 75th Anniversary Team member brought the Wizards and their fans to life in their season-opening win.
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are talking the talk and walking the walk
The new teammates had all the fuel they needed in a season-opening win for the Timberwolves in Miami on Wednesday night.
Emotional Tyrese Haliburton returns in peak form, and basketball just got a lot more fun
Haliburton looked like his old self in Pacers' victory, finishing with 23 points and 12 assists and adding some flair in the fourth quarter.
Knicks' opening night was a laboratory for Mike Brown's lineup experiments
A season-opening loss to Philadelphia served as a reminder that Brown still has lessons to learn about an overwhelmingly familiar roster.
How to play Strands: Sports Edition, step-by-step
Strands: Sports Edition has some twists that are worth knowing whether or not you've played the first edition of the game.
Welcome to Strands: Sports Edition, The Athletic's newest daily game
Strands: Sports Edition, our newest daily game, asks you to find hidden sports-themed terms in a grid.
Yaxel Lendeborg told Luka Dončić he 'sucks,' says he lost respect for Lakers star
The Lakers star made a 49-foot shot off the glass right before halftime, 21 seconds after the Warriors' rookie picked up a technical foul.
How smart urinals became the Premier League's latest marginal gain
Touchscreens and urinals with much quicker data feedback around hydration are having an impact on Premier League performance
LaMelo Ball's obvious travel on moonwalk stepback leaves Mike Breen begging for whistle
Ball appeared to take too many steps on this 3, yet officials swallowed the whistle. "That has to be called," ESPN's Mike Breen said.
Warriors exploring Kristaps Porziņģis trades as absence continues: Source
The Warriors are considering deals that would end Porziņģis' time with the franchise.
Luka Dončić sends message to Lakers fans in full-page ad ahead of season
The 27-year-old said "we have a special team" and pledged to give Lakers fans everything he has this season.
The Bounce: Sixers ring in the new season against the Knicks
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Lakers' hopes depend on Walker Kessler. Is he up for the challenge?
Is Kessler the big man Luka Dončić needs? The Lakers are about to find out.
Sixers are undefeated with LeBron James. Plus: Notes on the early NHL season
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WNBA has opportunity for layup decision: Close the door on Enes Kanter Freedom at finals game
By banning Freedom from Game 3 between the Valkyries and Dream, the league can take a stand to protect its product and its personnel.
As Damian Lillard soaks in Portland's love, Meyers Leonard wonders: Did he make a ripple?
Leonard and Lillard were both lottery picks by the Trail Blazers in 2012 and "had a real relationship." But Leonard's story has loose ends.
The 76ers had talent. With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, they have championship voices
The Knicks have what the 76ers want. Tuesday was a first, tentative step towards taking it for themselves.
Knicks' title defense won't be easy — and they wouldn't have it any other way
"We shouldn't sit here and think we're champions because we're not," Josh Hart said after the Knicks' loss to the 76ers. "We're 0-1."
For Knicks, the only losses that matter are playoff losses
After the rings were handed out and the banner was raised, the 76ers rained on the Knicks' parade in the season opener. It didn't matter.
Why it will cost an enthusiastic fan $661 to watch the NBA this season
Sticking with cable or a multi-channel streamer? Cutting the cord? Here's what it costs to watch the NBA this season.
LeBron James and new-look 76ers spoil Knicks' ring night: 'Tonight was encouraging'
The Sixers beat the defending champs on the road, showing their potential if everything comes together.
Thunder-Spurs opener heats up with De'Aaron Fox flagrant foul on Chet Holmgren
The opening-night showdown is a continuation of one of the NBA’s fiercest new rivalries.
Paul George's 38-point Celtics debut provides optimism amid collapse in opener
Boston fell apart late in the loss to the Pistons, but a healthy George could be a good sign for the new season.
Knicks’ banner night turns sour in loss to LeBron James, Sixers
The Knicks lost on ring night to the revamped Philadelphia 76ers, 106-100. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points while Jalen Brunson totaled 21.
Adam Silver says LeBron James’ Fanatics helicopter deal OK if no team involved
James has been flying to and from the 76ers’ practice facility in Camden, N.J., in a Fanatics-branded helicopter.
Here's why the NBA season is opening with an afternoon game in Detroit
The NBA has added a third game to its schedule for opening day, which can no longer be called opening night.
Rare Knicks 1970 NBA championship ring given to journalist up for auction
Championship rings aren't usually awarded to journalists who cover the winning team, but an exception was made for Milton Gross.
The Bounce: Let's make some predictions on NBA awards
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
Why I'm bullish on the rookie extensions for the 2023 NBA Draft class
The deals for Wemby, the Thompson twins and more were near no-brainers. Anthony Black's non-deal makes sense if you look hard enough.
Former NBA star Blake Griffin has a new talk show — and thoughts on the Clippers
Blake Griffin has jokes about his former team — and his next act.
NBA opening tipoff watch guide: Celtics-Pistons, 76ers-Knicks, Thunder-Spurs
The 2026-27 NBA campaign tips off with an auspicious triple-header. Here’s what to expect from the loaded broadcast window.
Why Jaden McDaniels and the Timberwolves agreed to a rare extension
McDaniels had three years remaining on his deal and added another with his one-year, $40 million extension, the first of its kind.
Fresh intrigue in the NBA as 2026-27 season starts. Plus: Huge wins for the Rays and Dream
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LaMelo Ball is passing his way into Wolves’ hearts, and they’re banking on it
Ball has never had trouble making friends on the basketball court. Now he has a chance to prove he can win with them, too.
At NBC, Tracy McGrady doesn't just want the mic. He wants the platform
McGrady, in his second season on “NBA Showtime,” is more than a former-athlete pundit. His new deal ties in most of his business interests.
Victor Wembanyama steps into his past in France to take Spurs into their future
After a crushing NBA Finals setback to the Knicks, the Spurs stayed together — in more ways than one.
AJ Dybantsa: What NBA scouts are saying about the Washington Wizards rookie
Just how good can the NBA's reigning No. 1 draft pick become?
Tyrese Maxey no longer a 'kid' in Philadelphia. He's the key to making the 76ers work
With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown alongside him, Tyrese Maxey faces his biggest challenge yet.
Knicks? Thunder? Wemby? Sixers? 24 big questions for the 2026-27 NBA season
Will the Knicks repeat? Does Wemby work as a villain? What's the Heat's new ceiling with Giannis? We're answering the big questions.
Predicting the 2026-27 NBA season, from title winner to awards to trades and more
According to 30 members of our staff, it's a two-horse race for 2027 champion, and Defensive Player of the Year is a near lock.
2027 NBA championship odds: Spurs, Thunder co-favorites, 76ers, Knicks close in Eastern Conference
The Thunder and Spurs are co-favorites ahead of the defending champion Knicks and the rebuilt 76ers.
Magic do not reach rookie-scale contract extension with Anthony Black before deadline
Black raised his scoring average to 15 points last season, and emerged as a Sixth Man of the Year and Most Improved Player candidate.
Scoot Henderson, Trail Blazers unable to agree on rookie contract extension: Source
The No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft now faces an uncertain future with the additions of Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday.
Lakers waive Dalton Knecht, will retain Bronny James
The Lakers needed to waive a player because they had one too many guaranteed contracts.
Kyrie Irving hints at retiring before early 40s. 'Not the same NBA I fell in love with as a kid'
Kyrie Irving said the NBA is "more robotic" than when he started playing, citing social media, gambling and “hoopla that goes into (it)."
New Ben Simmons documentary has cruel timing of coming out after season-ending injury
In an ESPN documentary, released coincidentally on the same day he tore his Achilles, Ben Simmons called out former 76ers coach Doc Rivers.
Bilal Coulibaly, Wizards do not reach rookie-scale contract extension before deadline
Coulibaly, the seventh pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has established himself as Washington’s best perimeter defender.
The Bounce: Kevin Durant and Suns owner Mat Ishbia debate the past
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
From Ronaldo's tantrum to Harden's trade tirade: When sports stars call out their employers
Following Lisandro Martinez's stunning outburst at Manchester United's board, we look at more examples of top stars speaking out
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks are the champions, but not quite No. 1
Welcome to the 2026-27 season. Let's start by offering a full playoff field and finish for each team.
NBA MVP odds: Victor Wembanyama favored for first time in his career
Victor Wembanyama enters the regular season as the favorite to win NBA MVP for the first time in his career.
The Knicks' championship rings? They're now bull's-eyes for the Eastern Conference
The Knicks are used to pressure, but coming into the season as the defending champs is going to make their target even bigger.
An Iowa greenside phone call sold LeBron on Philly. Can Nick Nurse deliver on his pitch?
On the rural golf course he saved, the 76ers head coach took the call that altered the NBA. Now comes the hard part.
Cason Wallace, Thunder agree to 5-year, $139 million contract extension: Source
Wallace, the 10th pick in the 2023 draft, is expected to take on even more responsibility after OKC traded Lu Dort to the Hawks.
Stephen Curry 'fine' after suffering right ankle sprain in Warriors scrimmage
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Curry was feeling all right after the 38-year-old walked gingerly off the floor during a practice Sunday.
Ben Simmons tears Achilles, is expected to miss 2026-27 season
Simmons, 30, joined Sacramento on a one-year deal last month after sitting out all of last season.
The Wizards have AD, Ice Trae and AJ Dybantsa. Is the team ready for takeoff?
Washington faces greater expectations than it has faced in years. Is it ready for the challenge?
Which NBA rookies stood out this preseason (and which ones didn't)?
Most of the top picks from this highly regarded class played well in the NBA preseason. We have (mild) worries elsewhere, though.
Mike Brown is unapologetically himself, and the Knicks are better for it
Brown did have to learn how to relax, but as Jalen Brunson says, "You're always getting the real Mike Brown. He's always being himself."
LeBron James says helicopter commute is 'just another way of transportation'
James' comments after the Sixers' final preseason game were his first public remarks about his helicopter travel.
Does Dalton Knecht have a future with the Lakers? 'He's in a tough spot'
Two years after being drafted, Knecht's time as a Laker could be nearing its end. How did things get here, and how does he feel about it?
My fearless predictions for NBA season: Thunder topple Knicks, East better than West?
Last season, we perhaps went a little too bold with these predictions, so there's nowhere to go but up, right?
These NBA superstar situations have the potential to be the spiciest in 2026-27
From contract chatter to new scenery, some of the best players in the NBA have interesting circumstances surrounding them.
Tom Dundon denies floating Blazers relocation, says he's working to keep team in Portland
Dundon said moving the Trail Blazers from Portland — the team's home for 56 years — is "not a conversation."
Spanish club seeks to bar Aday Mara from joining NBA, claiming breach of contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder, who drafted Aday Mara, say that no clearance is required and Mara should be able to play.
NBA players union prepping for second-apron fight years before CBA expires
Several NBA stars have taken less-than-max money to help their teams stay under the punative second apron.
NBA, sportsbooks to restrict bets on single plays, other 'low-likelihood, high-payout' wagers
The league and the sportsbooks it works with have agreed to restrict bets on what it calls "single-event player markets."
The Bounce: The 76ers and Thunder are on title quests
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
NBA general manager survey 2026-27: Are the Spurs getting too much respect?
Executives across the league gave their opinions on a variety of topics.
How good can the 76ers be? Breaking down best- and worst-case scenarios
This Sixers team has a wide range of possible outcomes, from NBA champs to Play-In Tournament participants.
Ranking all 30 NBA teams by position: The strongest and weakest teams at every spot
Team position rankings return to project how teams may line up for the 2026-27 season and how their depth stacks up against the competition.
Knicks 2026-27 season predictions: Brunson MVP finalist? Hart triple-double record?
Can New York repeat? Will the Karl-Anthony Towns get an extension? Here are our season predictions.
If you want to see Steph Curry play, 'be mindful' of the Warriors' schedule
The Warriors have 15 back-to-backs this season, tied with eight other teams for the second-most in the NBA.
Amar'e Stoudemire graduates from Miami police academy, becomes an officer
The former Suns and Knicks star has found a new post-career role: police officer.
The Bounce: Tough questions for LeBron, Knicks and the Eastern Conference
Zach Harper catches you up on the latest NBA news in our newsletter.
This Week in Sports Trivia: Oct. 15, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Why the Knicks, 76ers won't finish in Eastern Conference's top 4: NBA predictions
There's a deep roster of contenders in the East this season. Seven teams can make a plausible case for a major run, if not more.
The Wizards have had over four decades of misery. Can No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa save them?
Can AJ Dybantsa do what Chris Webber, Gilbert Arenas and John Wall never could – return the Wizards to glory? “This s---’s embedded in him.”
From court to culture: The growing power of women's basketball shoes
Women’s basketball footwear reflects the influence of the athletes themselves. As the game grows, so does their impact on the culture.
Prosecutor says 3 defendants to plead guilty in gambling case involving 2 NBA players
A prosecutor said that three of the defendants in the gambling case involving Malik Beasley and Ed Davis are poised to plead guilty.
Kristaps Porziņģis says he does not have HIV or AIDS amid indefinite Warriors absence
The Warriors hoped that the big man's preseason absence would only keep him out for a short time, but that hope is now gone.
LeBron pokes fun at Anthony Edwards' Adidas ad: 'I don’t watch anything from the stripes'
LeBron James, a longtime Nike athlete, took a lighthearted shot at Anthony Edwards' Adidas commercial that roasted James and other peers.
The Bounce: Cavaliers and Wolves are all-in this season. How will that turn out?
Plus: NBA Cup courts are (mostly) fine?
The 'most important person' in bringing NBA games back to China? Mavs owner Patrick Dumont
As bad as the relationship between the NBA and China seemed, the now-Mavericks owner believed it wasn't irreparable.
It's Thunder, Spurs, then everyone else in the Western Conference: NBA predictions
Don't be shocked if the Western Conference only produces six or seven winning records this season.
Kawhi Leonard displays 2-way prowess in preseason debut with Raptors
Tuesday was Leonard's first action in a game since the Clippers were eliminated in the Play-In Tournament in April.
Twenty years ago, David Stern told Steve Kerr 'there's no way' NBA would expand to Las Vegas
"I would expect if Vegas does get a team that this place will be rocking," Lakers coach JJ Redick said.